Nunavut News Article: Celebrating our Indigenous Partners – Catalysteplus
January 6, 2026
In Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, it’s not unusual to hear the whir of a snowmachine heading out toward the water or see someone hauling supplies into a workshop behind their home.
When Kangiqtiniq artist Haley Alakan White decided to formalize her growing mixed-media craft business, she already had the skills she needed – techniques handed down from family and elders, knowledge of materials like bone, antler and stone, and a loyal base of customers who recognized the value of her work.
What she didn’t have was a business plan or a clear route to access the funding that would allow her business to thrive.
